Meet Megan Marshall, Avalon Employment

Megan Marshall will be speaking on the "Training Opportunities for Inclusion and Diversity" panel on Friday, October 17th at the upcoming heritage conference.

Megan Marshall is a committed advocate with extensive experience in disability advocacy, program development and implementation, and case management. In 2020, she joined Avalon Employment Inc. (AEI), where she played a key role in developing and launching the Autism Employment Pilot Project. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Megan began her involvement with the disability community at a young age while working in her family’s business, where she provided essential services in therapeutic recreation and adapted physical education for individuals with complex physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. Holding certifications in Developmental Services and Horticulture Therapy, and having completed training in Auticon’s NeuroPositive Ambassador Program, her career includes leadership positions focused on supporting and advocating for individuals with Autism. Megan has experience in reaching individuals from early childhood through senior years. Since 2000, Megan has had a substantial impact on those in residential care, the education system, and pre-employment settings. Upon her move to St. John’s, Newfoundland, she began a decade-long leadership role at the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. She was nominated for the YWCA Woman of the Year for Social and Community Development in 2019, which reflects her influential advocacy efforts. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Megan has actively contributed to her community by serving on the Board of Directors for Bridges to Hope Food Bank in St. John’s from 2016-2021, where she held the positions of Secretary and Program Chair. Furthermore, she contributed to AEI’s recognition for best practices in diversity and inclusion by the Zero Project (United Nations, 2021) through her leadership in the Autism Employment Project. Megan employs a person-centred, holistic, and skills-focused approach to her work, seeking to connect qualified Autistic job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities. She also guides employers on best practices for inclusion, fostering supportive workplace environments. Megan is a strong proponent of diligent work, collaboration, and mutual accountability, which she considers essential for achieving true inclusion within the Autistic community.

Register for the 2025 Heritage Conference to hear about opportunities for your organization to grow with diversity and Inclusion.

Registration deadline is 4:30 PM NDT on Monday, October 6th, 2025.

To register: https://forms.gle/ecQFJqkHeVkaFzwu5

For more information, visit the conference website at: https://museumsnl.ca/2025-heritage-conference/